The Mechanical Engineer position at KLA focuses on designing and developing gas, water, and vacuum distribution systems for next-generation reticle inspection systems. This role is part of the Global Products Group, which is dedicated to creating metrology and inspection products for the semiconductor industry. The engineer will work cross-functionally with various teams to ensure robust solutions are delivered from concept through production. The main emphasis is on fluid delivery and control architectures in ultra-high vacuum environments.

• Hands-on experience designing fluid systems including gas, liquid, or vacuum.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems, including pumps, seals, leak detection, and pressure regimes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
• Understanding of materials and compatibility for clean and vacuum environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

• Design and develop gas, liquid cooling, and vacuum distribution systems for UHV semiconductor equipment.
• Create system architectures including piping/tubing layouts, manifolds, valves, regulators, and filtration components.
• Perform flow, pressure, and thermal analyses to ensure system performance and stability.
• Develop and release detailed CAD models, drawings, and BOMs using enterprise PLM systems.
• Ensure designs meet UHV compatibility requirements including materials selection and leak integrity.
• Conduct and support design reviews and failure mode analysis.
• Partner with suppliers to define specifications and qualify components.
• Support prototype builds, integration, and system bring-up, including troubleshooting fluid/vacuum issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure DFM/DFA and scalable production.
• Drive continuous improvement for reliability, cost, and serviceability of fluid systems.

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.